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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-07-21
LAW IN ARIZONA.
ucspsradoes RWleJ ToEshstonc ia Iariy
Days, but They Had No sh,,s In
Tucson.

An oil resident of California. who
has seen some very queer time. anl
many CHANGES, says the san Francisco
Chronicle. got talking the Other night
of "a trip he made to Arizona some
! years ago, inst about the time of the
| Tombstone boom.
! u was quite extraordinary. he sail
/ The country WAS full Of ,espetqlioes
and bad gamblers, and they were very
/ dangerous. too. They ruled Tomb
stone ut that time. \ friend of mine
was in Tombstone, and one day lac
I saw a man walking quie, Is alonu who
WAS 4 noted desperate and murderer
a man for whose head "a hig reward
was offered. lie know the chief OF DO.
! lice aud he went and toll linn about
i. inside OF he day h. 20. = not ice
that they gave him one horlrto qi,it
Tombstone, and he quilted. Now at
Tucson here was law and order, aud
those Same desperai'oc~ Who went
about shooting in Tpmh- one would
20 down to Tucson AMI behave like
the most auilll,s- oi citizens. This
wa mainly on aecoent af aa old
ind,e they had thrr-, a sirtnlin, Who
loared none OF them aad had his oan
emphatic way oi serVins nut tho law.
They knew j they er' Wtp I. scral, ~
Tucson they were Ia lor il ami hey
get 40 mercy. lie hai. itesI p-, rude
way uf carrying ont thc lass. his old
nudge. bat they wefe' very eae.-tive.
iine day Il notorious character wa.
brought up for soale haie iiier had
the IS hlppinZposi fleraf men, Ihruld
'HdEe looked at l..1
think J ~faf4 tst# #fsf.raf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26

1.-The dipper was originally called
'CharIeswain' Or Wagon. 1t is part Of
the constellation or star group, Ursa
Major, the Great Bear, the dipper ham
die representing the tail of the bear,
The name of the double star, the mid
die one of the three in the bears tail,
is Mizar The Pole Star is also double.
star.
''Ihe most interesting thing ] was
going to tell You is this: If Il long,
straight wire could be stretched all the
way from that North Star to the North
Pole of the earth on which we live, and
that wire could be run straight through
the earth to the South Pole, and then
stretched straight on and on, away out
to the farthest star in the opposite part
of the heavens, the part of that wire
that was in the earth, reaching from
one pole to the other, would represent
the axis of the earth around which the
whole globe of the earth revolves or
turns, just as l turn this ball round and
round, you see, about this knitting
needle. You know the earth turns
over, in that way; from west to east
once Il day, slowly rolling over like that
in Just twenty-four hours. Well, now,
that motion of the earth itself, slowly
turning over from west to east, makes
the whole heavens, all the stars and the
sun and moon all seem to turn around
right the other way, from east to west,
don't you see? SO the sun seems to-
rise in the east and 90 over our headss
and down out of our sight in the
vest The moon does the same; and
all the stars. except the North Star, do
the same. The stars all rise in he.east,
pass up over our heads, those that are
not too far north or too far south, and
pass down out of sight in the west. OF
course those that rise in the east in the
morning with the sun, pass over our
heads i'll the daytime and set when the
sun does, we can not see, because the
great sun shines so much brighter. Do
you understand it? If so, YOU do
pretty well. You want to understand
it 50 that you can see it all with your
eyes shut. That is seeing with the
mind or with the Imagination. And
now what l want you to see, last of all,
about the Dipper, is that it will be, dur
ing part of the twenty-four hours
right side up, and during the other part
of the twenty-four hours bottom side
up. This, remember, is because the
world turns over every day on its axis.
while the end of the axis points to The
North Star. "-Munyon's Illustrated
WOrld.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26
DON'T BE TOO SURE.
a Good Story of Youth Who Felt Sorry
For an Ignorant Gentleman"

a Good Story of "A Youth Who Felt Sorry
For Ignorant Gentleman"
i'll were Il boy again, and knew what
| know now, | would not be quite so
positive in my opinions as | used to be.
Boys generally think that they are very
certain about many things. A boy Of
fifteen is u great deal more sure of what
he thinks he knows than is a man of
fifty You ask the boy a question and
he will answer you right off, up and
down; he knows all about it. Ask
man of large experience and ripe wis
dom the same question, and he will
say: "Well, there is much to be said
about it. am inclined, on the whole,
to think so and so, but other intelligent
men think otherwise.
When was eight years old l travel
ed from Central Massachusetts to
Western New York, crossing the river
at Albany, and going by canal from
Schenectady to Syracuse. On the
canal-boat kindly gentleman was
talking to me one day, and mentioned
the fact that had crossed the Connecticut
river at Albany. How | got it in my
head that it was the Connecticut river
l do not know, for | knew my geogra-
ply very well then; but in some unac-
countable way | had it fixed in my
mind that the river at Albany was the
Connecticut, and | called it so.
''Whv." said the gentleman, ''that
is the Hudson river"
"Oh, no, sir!' | replied, politely, buc
firmly. you're mistaken. That is
the Connecticut river"
The gentleman smiled and said no
more. | was not much in the habit, |
think, of contradicting my elders; but
in this matter l was perfectly sure that
was right, and so | thought it my
duty to correct the gentleman's geog-
raphy. | felt rather sorry for him that
he should be so ignorant. One day,
after | reached home, | was looking
over my route on the map, and 10!
there was Albany standing on the Hud-
son river, hundred miles from the
Connecticut. Then | did not feel half
so sorry for the gentleman's ignorance
as did for my own. | never told any
body that story until | wrote it down
on these pages the other day; but |
have thought of it thousand times,
and always with blush for my bold
ness. Nor was it the only time that /
was perfectly sure of things that really
were not so. 1t is hard for a boy to.
learn that he may be mistaken; but, I'M
less he is fool, he learns it after u
while. The sooner he finds it out, the
better for him. Washington GLADDEN.,
IN 81. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
EARN AND EAT.

Oh, once there was little boy,
Who dearly loved to shrk,
Because he was a lazy lad,
And hated all hard work.
One day his mother babe him churn
While she was gone to town;
But soon as she was out of sight
He flung the dasher down.
Its chuning, churning, twice week."
He groaned dcspairlngly;
81 wish there were no cows! wish
The chTn was in the sea!
vi wish the buttcr'd chun itself;
wish'-and then he sighed
"The old wood-boX would ill ITSELF" -
And then he almost cried.
ITS, 'Bub, do this and 'Bub, do that
All day. oh. dear" groaned he.
Its all a boy should do to eat
And grow, it seems to me.
81 wish"-and he was wishing still
All foolish things. when, 10!
There stood his mother in the door "
How c0ati she hurry sol
81 spose the buffers come" she said:
His face began TO burn,
And he began TO fidget when
He saw her at the churn.
She lifted up the lid, and then
You lazy boy!' she said,
81 ought to whip you, but ! won't;
I'll punish you instead
"By giving you dry bread to eat
Until you're glad to earn
The butter that you like so well
by working at the churn."
Now he was pleased to think that he
Could easily get rid
Of churning, if he went without
The butter for his bread
But by and by he hungry grew,
And begged a piece to cat;''
She cut slice of bread. Alas
He missed the butter sweet.
At dinner-time dry bread again
The butter looked so nice
"Oh, dear" thought he, Il wish had
AHtLe for my Slice
At supper-time it really seemed
On dry bread he must choke;
His mother smiled. But, all to him
1t seemed a sorry joke,
Next morning very meellly, he
Unto his mother said:
"Ill churn to-day" And earn said she,
The butter for your bread.
81 felt quite sure my plan would work;
hope from this you'll learn
This lesson: What he would enjoy,
A boy must help 70 earn"
A bOy-or man-should be ashamed
To make himself a shrll:
To earn a share in hfc's good things,
just do your share of work
-EbeR e. RerfOP3
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26
UNCLE JOHNS ASTRONOMY.

Something About a Great Group of Stars
Called the "Dipper," and How to Find
the north STAR
L. J.-Wcll, here we are. and am
very glad to see you! Seven o'clocI
and all on time, ready for our first TALL
But before we begin, Sarah, will you
please bring me about half a dipper of
water? On the farm and in the school
room, love to drink out of dipper.
Thank you! Adams ale forever
George, will you describe a dipper?
GA dipper is made of tin, and it
has a cup to hold the water, or any
thing; and it has handle to hold it by,
and Il ring to hang it up by.
e. J.-Very good. Are all clippers
made of tin, Ella?
E.-No, sir. | have Seen them made
of wood. And my aunt has one made
of gourd
U. Yes. gourds make very nice
clippers. Cup, handle, ring. Let me
show you Il dipper that l have here.
This is 4 map of the solar system on
this side; and here, ON the other side,
is my dippcr. Sammie, what do you
say this one is made of?
ST should say it was meant to look
like Il dipper, and it is made of paint
1t looks like Il lot of stars, with lines
between them.
u. $50 it does. Now | will take
this crayon, and put the stars ON the
blackboard, without any lines, and you
may count them as make them.
Glass One! two. three. four! five!
six! seven! eight!
L. J.-What Mary?
NJ, The last one does not belong to
the dipper.
L. J.-That is true. But we shall
see pretty soon why | have it here with
the dippcr. And now, | am sorry to
say that | must talk alone for a little
while, Just to save some Of our time. |
wonder if you know that there is Il
great dipper, looking very much like
this up in the sky? Yes, there is one.
And il has four stars for the cup or
bowl, two others for the handle, and
pll' lllpIN l'l lllN / lllS SiNul tipDSl
made of seven stars! And | wanted just
to tell You few things about it this
| evening, and leave YOU to see if you
can find it when YOU go home. OF
course, could go right out with you
aow and point it out to you. But that
would spoil the pleasure you will have
in finding it for yourselves. | won't
even tell you which way in the heavens
to look for it.
But now, | will tell you three things
about it: First, when you do find it, if
you will look at these two stars oppo-
site the handle, and follow the dircc-
ton in which they point right up to
that bright star, you will come to the
North Stal! THAT is called the ''North
Star because it is directly over the
North Pole of the earth; and these two
stars are called the "Pointcrs;n why,
Alicc2
A.-Because they point TO the North
Star.
U. J.-Yes. Well, the second thing
| want to tell about this dipper is that
this star here at the end of the handle,
when YOU look closely at it, is two
stars, II bright one and dim one, that
seem very close together; and the dim
one is Il beautiful dsube star; but if
we look at it through one of these ma
chimes called Telescopes, it would APP
pear, rs it really is, two great, bright
stars. There are thousands of double
stars among all the stars that we see
every night, but this is one Of the most
interesting of them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26
BLUE EYES.

"What makes your eyes so blue, my dear?i
The lover asked, in the spring of the year.
''The color l caught in the boslly dell,
Where the choicest forget-me-nots do dwell"
The husband asked in the summer of life.
"They show the hue of the ocean deep.
Where your measureless love in my heart 1
keep
"Wbat makes your eyes so bue?' quite low
The father asked in the autumn's glow.
"Because the pure love of our children dear
Keeps them fresh and youthful from year to
year"
"What makes your eyes so blue and brightY'
The old man asked in the wintry night.
"'Tis because they reflect the heaven above,
Where we shall continue our earthly love"
Fired A. H,tH in CAscdgO NelCs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26

-Woman's necessity is to lose her.
self-to give herself away. If she be
hindered from doing this, in the sweet
and utter forgetfulness of noble un-
thwarted affection, her next impulse is
to self-sacrifice Mrs. Whitney.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26

Shall we repinc at a little mis-
placed charity, we who could no way
foresee the eli'ect-when an all-bnow-
ing, all-wise Being showers down ev-
cry day His benefits on the unthankfui
and undeserving?-AHerbayy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26

If there is to be work accomplished,
it is to be done through human as well
as Divine efforts. God could put a
man on the top of an Alpine peak, and
have him preach one sermon shat
would convert the whole world; Int
that is not his way of doing things.
God wants our hearts. Moody.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26
Killing White Grubs.

The larva of the May beetle, usually
called the white grub, is the insect
which most often eats the young pota-
toes, causing the scab or scaly appear
ance of the matured tubers. This lalya
lives in the soil three years, and the
best means of Graduating the pest is to
throw out the field from the rotation
and turn in hogs to root out the pest.
In relation to destroying insect pests
generally, the application of salt must
be excessive, so much so as to iniure
crops. Lime has no influence on soil
insects unless applied in immoderate
quantities, and even then there is no
definite conclusion that lime will de-
stroy.-Fdrn, Field and Stock,nan.
AT an inquest held not long ago at
Bath, Eng, respecting the death Of an
old lady, it was found that she had died
from the results of wasp sting.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-26
An Aggravating Woman.

Husband-We will have dinner to-
day at four o'clock.
Wife-All right, my dear
"And then we will order out the car
riage and take ride in Central Park. y
"Iwas just going to propose that very
thing
"And after that we will go to the
theater."
"Just what / like"
"And after the theater is out we will
90 to the ball"
Nothing suits me better. "
"For heavens sake! don't drive me
crazy with your contradictions. " -
Teas SJtingS.
The Colorado Coal ana Iron Com
pany has two thousand men at work Al
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-09-30

tions from the exhibition. Wednesday will
afford the advertisement Of the Education
al resources OF the District, and private
and public schools are expected to take
part; appropriate addresses will be made;
The competitive drill between the cadet
corps for the handsome Virginia stand of
colorS will have its attraction for those
who enjoy the features of parade and the
orderly and well executed maneuvers of
the disciplined soldier boy. This honor
will be awarded by our tOWnsman, Il.
st. G.. Tucker, Esq. Thursday will be pre-
eminently Farmers Day, and it is beiiey-
ed the agricultural community will 80 re-
cognize it as to make this red letter day
in the history of agricultural assembIages.
The Veterans will assemble on Friday to
hear the address of Gen. w. FL. Fitz Lee,
and other distinguished Confederates;whe
salvos of cannon and martial music from
ten Brass Bands, will recall the memories
of '61-5. This reunion of surviving COM
rades affords pleasure to the veterans and
| will be sustained. The programme is rich
and varied. Every day there will be trials
of speed and contests IL horsemanship
We have alluded to the great objects OF
our Agricultural Fair-5o educate our
people, to advertise cur resources, and te
promote thrift among our people. Bring
the best Of your products. the choicest OF
your tocks and herds. such specimens OF
housewifery and handiwork as evidence
your skill. and come together with the pur
! pose to enjoy and profit by the occasion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-09-30
POLITICAL NOTES.

Hon. J. r. Tucker has had his atten-
tion called TO the paragraph in the Louis
vile Courier Journal" to the effect that
he was Disguised with the Roanoke plat.
form and would take no part in the Vir-
glnia campaign. In an interview with a
correspondent of the Lynchburg Virgin.
ian" at Lexington, Mr.. Tucker after re.
ference to the points on which he disagrees
with his party in Virginia-the Blair bill
and tariff-said:
I'm spite of this dissent from the Roa
noke platform. shall support the Demo,
cratic cause in the coming canvass, and
shall rejoice In the election of Democrat
ic legislature as much as l should deplOre
the election of one which would be Repub
lican. The Democratic party may aban-
don the views which l believe to be right
but l shall not for that reason desert that
party, but will support it as the best hope
for the good administration of Federal
and State governments.
The Democratic State Central Commit
tee has appointed James Bungardner ,Jr
of Staunton, to speak at Monterey, High.
land, Monday. October Sd.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-09-30
THE DISTRICT FAIR.

The Second Exhibition of our District
air will occur on the 18th, 10Th, 10th and
st of the coming month-three weeks
rem last Tuesday. The work of prepare.
Sio1 is being actively pushed for ward, to
nsee5 the necessities of exhibitors and con-
5alDute to the comfort of visitors. Already
5ntries of stock and implements are being
doubt as to the success of the exhibition.
From the Southwest, a quarter from
which we have not drawn heretofore, nu-
.merous entries of Shorthorn cattle have
been made. Pennsylvania will contribute
herds of Holsteins. The adjacent coun-
ties which formth District are applying
for stallroom for their h0t 3, sheep and
cattle. Ohio and West Virginia are con-
tribnting their quotas, and the manufac
turars of machinery and agricultural i'm
PIGMENTS, have signifed their intention to
profit by the opportunity which this occa-
sion will present;
The authoritieS of the Fair. whilst not
unmindful of the special and novel attrac-
lions which will constitute the entertain
ment of the many, have aimed in their
programme to realize the higher aims of
such institutions, and sought to combine
instruction. with advertisement of our
splendid resources. Each day has special
Significance, and in addition to the general
show, will be devoted to special interests.
Tuesday, the first day, opens with a Grand
Trades Display, augmented by contribu-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-09-30
EXECUTOR'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

AS. executor Of the will Of Robert g. Bckle,
decd, will, in front of the Courthouse, in the
City of StaUnton. on
Tuesday, the 4th dag of October Yae1t, 1887.
sell at public auction. the following real estate in
the City of Staunton
1st. That large and handsome lot with the build
verify Streets, known as the Donaghe property, and
now occupied by Mrs. E. B. Bayy a boar ding
house. This lot fronts on Beverley about 1872 feet,
and on Lewis Street about 165 feet, and has on 1t
substantial brick dwelling. succeed, fronting to
Beverly, Main Street, 81 Il feet by S5h feet wide
and near said dwelling This is very desirable
property either for private residence or board
ing house, being well situated as to the surface of
the lot and the surroundings, in the heart of the
city.
I'd. A house and lot on the west side of Coalter
and near the residence of VIM. j. Nelson. This lot
fronts on Coater street about As feet and runs back
about 260 feet.
8. house and lot in the village of Mt. Scion.
Augusta County The lot contains about "a of an
acre. known as the John McGuffin lot. Persons
wishing to buy can examine said property.
4. house and lot on the east side of Fillmore
Street, in the CITY of Staunton. This lot fronts
Fillmore Street about rs feet, and runs back be-
tween parallel lines about 100 feet. now occupied
by Ellen Taylor, as monthly tenant.
TERMS :-One-thlrd of the purchase price cash,
and the residue in one, two and three years of
equal instruments with interest from day of sale,
the purchaser to give bonds, with approved person
al security, and the title retained ultimate
rity.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock m.
VIM. 7. RUSH Executor.
E. M. GUSHING s. Son, Auctioneers.
sep16-3t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-09-30
SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VARIETY
" SPRINGS, IN AUGUSTA COUNTY,
VIRGINIA.-In pursuance of q decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta County, Virginia. of
the 9th of May, 1887, in the cause of Lackey's
Guardian vs. Lackey's Infants, &C., the un-
dersigned Commissioners will sell at public
auction, IN front of the Courthouse of Au-
gusta County, at Staunton, Va, on
SATURDAY, October 18th, 1887,
that celebrated property in Augusta county,
known as
= VARIETY SPRINGS.
situated. Immediately on the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway in the shadow of the far-famed
Eliott's Knob, and surrounded by mountains
and yet within less than 40 minutes ride of the
City of Staunton. This property can easily be
made one of the most attractive, as it is al
ready one of the most convenient, Summer
Resorts in Virginia.
AS the name of the place i'm
plies, there are on it a variety 4 a.
of mineral waters, some of Ha ;1Iss2s,7s
which are, in their health giving go e
and curative properties, highly eficacious.
The Buildings consist of Hotel and a
number of Cabins
The Lawn is spacious, and whilst in fairly
good condition now. is susceptible of much
greater improvement.
Altogether there are about 81 acres of land,
part OF which is well adapted to gardening
and agricultural purposes
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay
costs of suit and sale; the residue in three
equal instalmeuts at one two and three years
from the day Of sale, with interest, for which
the purchaser will be required to execute
bonds with approved personal security. and
the title will be withheld as ultimate security.
A. B. LIGHTNER,
THOS. G. ELDER,
Com'rs of Sale.
CLERKS OFFICE CIRCUIT COURT OF AUGUSTA, !
August 18th, 1886. J
I, Joseph N. Ryan, Clerk of said Court, dc
hereby certify that A. B. Lightner. one of the
Commissioners, whose name is signed to the
. foregoing advertisement, has executed the
: bond required by the decree referred to in the
advertisement, and the Statute in such case
made and provided.
sep16-5t J. N. RYAN. Clerk.
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GYlRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the
" Clerks Office Circuit Court of Augusta
County, Sept. 29th, 1887.
Elizabeth F. Paine, Administrative of W.
G. Paine; James L. Apperson, Administrator
of James L. Kent,
VS..
Hugh W. Shelley, Agent and P. G.
Baltzell.
In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to perfect the title
to certain piece of land lying in Augusta
County, conveyed by Tucker W. Farrar and
wife to John D. Imboden, Trustee, and af-
forwards sold by said Trustee to Kent, Paine;
and Kent, and also to obtain decree of sale
and distribution of proceeds among the par
ties entitled thereto.
It appearing by affidavit filed that P. c.
Baltzell is q nonresident of this State. it is
ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect his interests.
Teste,- ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
G. 3. KEMPER, p. a.
sep30 At
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Mr.. Editor &:

Mr.. Editor
1t would be interesting to know whence
the Common Council derives the author
ity to engage in the business of selling to
private consumers the Commercial Elec-
trio Light. There does not seem to be
any power granted in the City Charter to
do this, and if this power be not granted
IN the charter, the bonds which may be
issued for this purpose will be invalid.
Would it rot be best for the Council to
seek legal advice before proceeding fur
ther in this matter? ENQUIRER.